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What kind of game is Saboteur: The Lost Mines?

Saboteur: The Lost Mines leans heavily into theme and atmosphere, so the setting is a core part of why people enjoy it.

How interactive is Saboteur: The Lost Mines?

Saboteur: The Lost Mines features meaningful player interaction, with decisions that regularly affect the rest of the table. Competition, and table awareness are important throughout the game.

What is the presentation of Saboteur: The Lost Mines like?

Saboteur: The Lost Mines has a polished look that supports gameplay without overpowering it. Expect a pleasant table presence with artwork that complements the game flow.

How strategic is Saboteur: The Lost Mines?

Saboteur: The Lost Mines sits in a middle lane where planning matters, but you can still adapt on the fly. It offers strategic decisions without demanding exhaustive optimization every turn.

How hard is Saboteur: The Lost Mines to learn?

Saboteur: The Lost Mines is relatively easy to learn and teach, with rules that click quickly for most groups. It is a good fit when you want faster onboarding and smooth play.

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Saboteur: The Lost Mines

Hidden roles undermine mining as dwarves build paths or secretly sabotage progress.

2019 • 3–9

Average rating: 4.01
Players: 3–9
Avg time: null min
Age: 10+

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strategy games over five players11 votes
crowd pleasers11 votes
cutthroat competition8 votes
card games8 votes
party games5 votes
quick and easy5 votes
family games3 votes

Overview

In Saboteur: The Lost Mines, players are divided into two teams: loyal dwarves and saboteurs. The loyal dwarves are trying to build a path to the treasure, while the saboteurs are secretly trying to prevent them from succeeding. Each player is dealt a role card at the beginning of the game, keeping their allegiance hidden.

Players take turns playing path cards to extend the mine, or action cards to help or hinder other players. Some action cards can break tools, block paths, or even reveal other players' roles. The game ends when the treasure is reached (or can't be reached), and points are awarded based on which team was successful. Because roles are secret, players must carefully deduce who is on their team and who is trying to sabotage them.